FBI raids homes of at least 3 top NYC officials closely connected to Mayor Adams

The homes of at least 3 top officials close to NYC Mayor Eric Adams were raided by the FBI. FOX 5's Linda Schmidt confirms that several NYPD executives, including NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban, were also asked to turn over their phones.

Who is Linda Sun? Former Hochul aide arrested by FBI alongside husband

The indictment alleges that Sun acted as an undisclosed agent of the Chinese government while her husband, Christopher Hu, facilitated the transfer of millions of dollars in kickbacks for personal gain.

Tools and Tiaras' teaching trade skills to girls

Tools and Tiaras is a nonprofit on a mission to change the stigma about working in skilled trades, especially when it comes to girls.

What’s in a Honey Deuce? The $23 signature cocktail of the US Open in NYC

The cocktail is a money-maker for the US Open, generating $9.9 million (in 2023)—more than the combined $7.2 million prize money for the men's and women's winners. Here's how to make it at home.

Shark washes ashore at NYC beach, rescued by beachgoers

Video captured by a beachgoer shows the thresher shark stranded in the sand at Rockaway Beach, fighting to get back in.

Iconic Coney Island Cyclone roller coaster shut down indefinitely

With the end of NYC summer in sight, the iconic Coney Island Cyclone in Brooklyn was placed out of service indefinitely on Friday after the 97-year-old roller coaster malfunctioned a day prior.

3-month-old baby fatally mauled by dogs in attic while parents smoked pot: NY police

Authorities say a man and woman were charged in Rochester, NY, after they left their 3-month-old baby alone in an attic with two dogs and the child was fatally mauled.

George Santos expected to plead guilty to fraud in court, sources close to the case say

The plea, which is expected to happen in Federal District Court on Long Island, comes less than a week after a judge ruled that jurors would have their identities kept secret from the public.

Mets see pushback after 'Hawk Tuah Girl' throws 1st pitch; viral star responds

Hailey Welch, also known as the "Hawk Tuah Girl", threw out the first pitch ahead of the Mets' home contest. She has since defended her appearance.

What happened to Candice, Brandon Miller? The story of 'keeping up with appearances' gone wrong

According to multiple reports, including one from The New York Times, Brandon reportedly had many botched investments and business dealings that he had tanked the family's riches.

Watch: Waterspout comes ashore in downtown Buffalo, causing tornado damage

Video from the National Weather Service Buffalo office shows the vortex spinning in Lake Erie and then coming onshore in LaSalle Park. According to Erie County, the waterspout continued onto Niagara Street where it ripped off the roof of a building.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin overrides plea deal for 9/11 defendants

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has overridden a plea agreement that was reached for the accused mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks and two other defendants that was reached earlier this week, reinstatement them as death penalty cases. 

Justin Timberlake set to appear in Long Island court next week for DWI charges

While the “Cry Me a River" singer was performing in Poland his lawyer filed a motion to dismiss the case citing that the criminal complaint that was filed was defective.

US-Canada illegal border crossings surge – and those migrants are heading to NYC

Illegal crossings at the U.S.-Canada border are surging, and many migrants enter undetected through Upstate New York before reaching their final destination: New York City. Here's what FOX 5 NY found in Clinton County, N.Y.: